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PTL introduces smaller, faster chocolate melter

The PTL Melter V20 offers greater power and flexibility with a 45 percent smaller footprint.

Barry Callebaut launches cacaofruit ingredients under Cabosse Naturals brand

Barry Callebaut has launched Cabosse Naturals, a range of 100% pure cacaofruit ingredients including pulp, juice, concentrate and cascara, …

Skittles develops smelly costume modeled after Zombie Skittles packs

To celebrate spooky season and the return of Zombie Skittles, the brand has created a costume that’s designed to help fans stay socially di…

Hershey launches virtual insights platform for retailers

Hershey has launched the Hershey Insights Network, which provides solutions for its retail partners to engage shoppers and enhance their ov…

KitKat brand giving iconic slogan a break to mark 85th anniversary

KitKat is giving its iconic slogan, “Have a break, have a KitKat,” a 10-day rest as part of a campaign honoring the brand’s 85th anniversar…

Mars Wrigley names Julia M. Brown as new chief procurement officer

Brown will oversee Mars Wrigley’s relationships with the supplier community to improve supplier diversity and build the connected and susta…

See’s Candies introduces two contactless shopping options

See's Candies has launched two new contactless shopping options for customers to safely and conveniently enjoy their favorite Halloween can…

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Chocolate Ingredients

How fats and oils are evolving to create healthier chocolates

Crystal Lindell

Experts from ADM and AAK offer insights into the latest innovations and how candy companies can best use them to create the perfect chocolates. …

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Reese’s to dispense Halloween treats through remote-control door

The Reese's brand is bringing trick-or-treating to fans with the Reese's Trick- or-Treat Door, a hands-free way to get treats this season. …

Candy Industry Blog

2020 has turned out to be just as 'blue' as Pantone predicted

Crystal Lindell

It feels important, as a journalistic enterprise, to take a moment to note just how unprecedented these times actually are. …

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Candy Club’s founder on the subscription company’s expansion into retail

Alyse Thompson

Candy Club, a monthly subscription service, has been delivering sweets and smiles to candy lovers’ doorsteps since 2015 — but now the company is offering consumers a specialty candy experience …

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Suzy research shows 6 ways brands can help consumers celebrate Halloween

Crystal Lindell

Zoom parties, candy and scary movies are all on the agenda for Halloween this year. …

New Products

Ferrara’s Mariah Havens talks Halloween, Amazon and that BRACH’S Turkey Dinner Candy Corn

"At Ferrara, we know that unique innovations and exclusive product offerings help to drive people in-store. As polarizing as it may be, there’s no better example than the recent release …

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How TikTok helped this lollipop maker get too many orders

Crystal Lindell

Eryn Smith, owner and maker of Oh My Lolly in Fort Worth, Texas, recently went so viral on TikTok that she had to halt new orders until she can catch …

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Packaged Facts: Halloween 2020 offers opportunity for food gifting

For American consumers who find trick-or-treating during the coronavirus pandemic to be more chilling than thrilling, food gifts offer an opportunity to safely scare up both smiles and sweets, Packaged Facts says in a new report.

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CandyRific introduces Mickey & Friends Fanimation fan

Mickey & Friends joins the Fanimation line, which includes popular properties such as Entertainment One and Nick Jr’s Peppa Pig, DreamWorks’ Trolls, Disney’s Frozen 2, Marvel’s Avengers, and Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment’s PAW Patrol.

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Blogs

What are the top food and beverage trends for 2021?

By Alyse Thompson

We’re all wondering what the political, social and public health landscape will look like next year, but what about the food industry? What should brand owners, product developers and manufacturers consider?

2020 has turned out to be just as 'blue' as Pantone predicted

By Crystal Lindell

After ‘stock-up’ phase of pandemic, consumers expected to tighten spending

By Alyse Thompson

Ingredients

BENEO’s organic chicory root fiber, waxy rice starch offer clean-label, textural solutions

Alyse Thompson

Consumers are also increasingly interested in organic products, including candy.

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Cargill donates $1M to 2020 Nobel Peace Prize-winning UN World Food Program

Cargill’s donation matches the cash award that comes with the Nobel Peace Prize and is in recognition of the organization’s efforts to combat hunger, help build a world free of conflict and to prevent the use of food as a weapon of war.

Candy & Confections

Bazooka launches Totally Awesome gummies

Bazooka Candy Brands has launched the Totally Awesome gummies line, featuring mythical unicorn and dragon shapes.

Product of the Week

jcoco adds three varieties to chocolate bar line

The three new varieties are inspired by flavor combinations Seattle Chocolate CEO Jean Thompson and her team have discovered in their culinary exploration and travels.

Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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